Fruit characteristics: The Tropic Sweet Apple is a super sweet, low-acid apple. It tastes very similar to a ‘Gala’ apple with a crunchy texture. It is Light green, with a light rosy red blush. Excellent production.
Blossoms: Pink buds and bloom as white flowers in Spring.
Pollination Information: Requires cross pollination with a suitable early flowering apple. (please note your apple tree will be sold with the correct pollinator for your variety, unless you order a single graft apple tree).
Preferred Climate: The Tropic Sweet apple is an ALL Climate (low chill) apple variety that is suitable for all areas of Australia except Alpine areas.
Chill Hours: 250 hours
Can they grow in pots? Yes; we recommend planting your Fruit Salad Tree in pots starting in size of around 40 cm in diameter (see our care instructions for more information).
Height: When planted in the ground our multi-grafted Apple Fruit Salad Trees will grow to approximately 2.5 metres.
pH Range: 6.0-6.5 pH
Frost: As spring temperatures often fluctuate it is always good to think about protecting your blossoms from frost.
Fruiting Season: November - February
Did you know? Apple trees look great grown along a trellis (also known as espalier). They benefit from being positioned against a north or west facing wall.
